I. V. Nwaguma

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Biosurfactant-Producing Yeasts from Saps of Elaeis guineensis and Raphia africana

I. V. Nwaguma, C. B. Chikere & G. C. Okpokwasili · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: This study investigated the screening and molecular characterization of biosurfactant-producing yeasts from saps of Elaeis guineensis (oil palm) and Raphia Africana (Raphia palm). Methodology: Physicochemical characteristics (pH, temperature, alcohol contents, and reducing s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i430169

Effect of Cultural Conditions on Biosurfactant Production by Candida sp. Isolated from the Sap of Elaeis guineensis

I. V. Nwaguma, C. B. Chikere & G. C. Okpokwasili · Biotechnology Journal International · 2019

Aims: This study is aimed at determining the effect of cultural condition on biosurfactant production by Candida sp. isolates from saps of Elaeis guineensis. Methodology: Chemical analysis of the sap was carried out. Yeast isolates from the sap were screened for biosurfactant pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2019/v23i330079